National Geographic Spain: May 2009 - The Ice Baby
The cover of the May 2009 issue of National Geographic Spain presents us with a striking and evocative image: a small, perfectly preserved woolly mammoth emerging from a block of ice. This palaeontological find of epic proportions is the undisputed protagonist of this issue, inviting us to delve into a mystery that has captivated scientists and nature lovers alike.
What is the ice baby hiding?
The discovery of this frozen baby mammoth in the Arctic opens a window into the past and gives us a glimpse of what life was like on Earth thousands of years ago. Scientists hope that the analysis of this exceptional fossil will reveal new information about the extinction of mammoths and the climate changes that affected the planet.
-MAY 2009
-MAMMOTHS
-CLONING
-SEA ELEPHANTS
-ARCTIC
-SHANGRI-LA
-GREEN ROOFS